Kansas

Relationships

Does the state recognize marriages of same-sex couples from other jurisdictions?

NO

Does the state offer any other type of relationship recognition for same-sex couples?

Workplace

NO

Does state law protect employees in the private sector from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation?

NO

Does state law protect employees in the private sector from discrimination on the basis of gender identity and/or gender expression?

Does state law expressly protect employees of state and local governments from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation?

An executive order signed by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius in 2007 protects government employees from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression.

Does state law expressly protect employees of state and local governments from discrimination on the basis of gender identity and/or gender expression?

An executive order signed by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius in 2007 protects government employees from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression.

All government employees are protected by the U.S. Constitution against irrational discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. In addition, some measure of protection already exists under Title VII based on gender, which has been held to include gender identity and expression.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and several courts have interpreted Title VII to protect transgender employees, and the EEOC has interpreted Title VII to cover sexual orientation discrimination. The Supreme Court has held that the EEOC's interpretations of Title VII are entitled to "great deference."

Parenting

Who may adopt?

Any adult. See KS Stat. 59-2113.

Second-parent adoptions:

Not yet permitted.

Schools

YES

Does state law prohibit bullying in public schools?

Yes

YES

Does the law include cyberbullying?

Yes

NO

Does the law specifically mention sexual orientation?

No

NO

Does the law specifically mention gender identity?

No

NO

Does the law also apply to private, non-religious schools?

No

NO

Is there a state antidiscrimination law that applies (or may apply) to schools?